Air News & Articles

General Atomics YFQ-42A Uncrewed Fighter Resumes Flight Testing & Software Validation

Following a strategic pause and thorough safety review, the Collaborative Combat Aircraft returns to the skies with critical software remediations designed to enhance autopilot precision for next-generation autonomous aerial combat

May 25, 2026
GA-ASI & Saab Achieve First Flight of MQ-9B with Advanced Airborne Early Warning Pods

GA-ASI MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft has successfully integrated Saab’s LoyalEye sensor pods, marking a milestone in delivering persistent, cost-effective airborne early warning and surveillance capabilities to global operators and new markets

May 22, 2026
New Airborne Magnetic Sensing System for High-Speed Naval Mine & Submarine Detection

UMag Solutions' new F1Mag is an airborne magnetic sensing system designed to detect naval mines and submarines at high speeds, providing real-time data while removing personnel from hazardous open-sea environments

May 14, 2026
Autonomous Aerial Medical Resupply Evaluated in U.S. Army Field Exercise

Soaring participated in U.S. Army field exercises evaluating autonomous aerial logistics systems designed to support medical resupply operations in dispersed and contested operational environments

May 14, 2026
Rotron Validates Advanced Propulsion & Long-Range Capability in Successful SkyLance Firing

Rotron Aerospace and Ondas Inc. announce the successful firing of the SkyLance long-range strike platform as they scale British-engineered autonomous systems for international defense markets

May 14, 2026
GA-ASI & USAF Successfully Demonstrate APKWS Integration on MQ-9A Reaper

Recent testing by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and the USAF at the Nevada Test and Training Range showcased the MQ-9A Reaper’s ability to employ laser-guided rockets against various aerial targets

May 12, 2026
Sikorsky & Robinson Unmanned Secure USMC Contract for Autonomous Cargo Helicopter

The United States Marine Corps has awarded a 15.5 million dollar contract for the MARV-EL program, utilizing Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned's R66 TURBINETRUCK to provide autonomous aerial resupply in high-risk and contested environments

May 11, 2026
New Multi-Network Radio to Secure Resilient Communications for Unmanned Systems & Attritable Missions

Somewear Labs' Horizon multi-network radio is designed to provide seamless transitions between line-of-sight and satellite connectivity for unmanned platforms operating in contested or long-range environments

May 07, 2026
Near Earth Autonomy to Prototype Autonomous Aerial Resupply & Tactical Logistics

Near Earth Autonomy will lead a team to develop uncrewed logistics aircraft designed for tactical-edge resupply in contested environments, enhancing sustainment and reducing crew risk for the Marine Corps

Apr 30, 2026
AeroVironment Secures Army Contract For UAS Production & Reconnaissance Support

The U.S. Army has selected AeroVironment’s all-electric VAPOR CLE UAS to provide versatile, rapidly deployable reconnaissance capabilities and high-capacity payload options for demanding operational environments

Apr 24, 2026
EO/IR Payload Pre-Ship Review Completed for Space Force EWS

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) milestone clears advanced EO/IR payload for spacecraft integration on Space Systems Command weather mission

Apr 24, 2026
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.